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I thought I would start one of these in hopes of meeting others who have applied to this program. The deadline was April 1st, and I wish everyone luck [so long as it doesn't jeopardize my spot... lol ]

Basically, start by posting some of your stats, so we can compare the relative competition we face. lol.

And just post any other interesting facts about the program, or any updates on the application process (ie. interviews, etc)

BTW. I found out that the program is definitively going to begin reviewing applications over the next two weeks. (Based on what I was told, it seemed as though they had not started looking at any applicants earlier, which is probably a bummer for January 15 applicant submitters who thought it might give them an edge)

I submitted my application 2-3 days before the deadline and I'm still waiting to get the secondary confirmation email. But that could be because one of my professors still needs to submit my letter of recommendation.

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I submitted my application 2-3 days before the deadline and I'm still waiting to get the secondary confirmation email. But that could be because one of my professors still needs to submit my letter of recommendation.

On the UCSF School of Dentistry website it states (in bright-yellow highlighted text):

"At this time, the UCSF School of Dentistry is unable to confirm its continued affiliation with the program. However, you may still apply to the program through the San Francisco State University website. We will update this status on this page as more information becomes available."

I wonder what this means I think I should start looking at some other programs...

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On the UCSF School of Dentistry website it states (in bright-yellow highlighted text):

"At this time, the UCSF School of Dentistry is unable to confirm its continued affiliation with the program. However, you may still apply to the program through the San Francisco State University website. We will update this status on this page as more information becomes available."

I wonder what this means I think I should start looking at some other programs...

One thing I know for sure, it doesn't have to do with the quality of students coming from the post bac program. If anything, students from the post bac program perform very well in dental school (UCSF included).

oh blah. I wish read about this 3 weeks ago. stupid me for not visiting the predent forum and sticking to the DAT forum. Something I'll bookmark and apply for next year if I don't make it in this year.

The reason UCSF is not affiliated at this time is because they are working on making another program through UCSF, but they are not really too sure on logistics and stuff yet so they aren't saying much about it at the time. I heard this from my interviewer at UCSF.

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The reason UCSF is not affiliated at this time is because they are working on making another program through UCSF, but they are not really too sure on logistics and stuff yet so they aren't saying much about it at the time. I heard this from my interviewer at UCSF.

I am currently in the program and this is the information we received. What I do know is SFSU will not be "officially" affiliated with UCSF. Whether or not they move to a different campus is still being considered.

All this information is what we've received so take it with a grain of salt.

Hi All! I applied to the Dental Adjunct Post Bacc program .. I was wondering if anyone knew if the first round of interviews were going out to everyone or just to the Disadvantaged Dental Re-applicant Post Bacc Applicants?

Im so nervous! I am not a California State resident so I am at a big disadvantage I am just hoping to be able to get an interview!

Hey oae! Congrats to you too! Are you going for the interview next Friday at 10AM? I applied for the adjunct program. I don't know if they are doing group interview or by individuals.

Good luck to everyone! I have been checking my email constantly everyday and sdn to get update lol. Honestly I feel like, if I got the interview invite...a lot of you should be getting it. Just give it another day or two

If anyone has any other tips besides the "be yourself" one, please feel free to share. Thanks a bunch!

I am in the program as well. It definitely is a wonderful opportunity. Not to ruin any surprises ahead.. I'll end with that, but....I am really glad I did it. For the interview be prepared to be asked the same questions you would be asked during a dental school interview, such as... why do you want to be a dentist? Tell me about yourself, and why do you feel you are a good applicant?...etc. Last years format was most of us got interviewed either (2) one on one's or a two on one. The one on one's were usually a student already in the program and a head coordinator. I had a two on one with the co-director of admissions for UCSF and a wonderful doctor in the program who is awesome. Not sure how many spots you are fighting for this year, hopefully budget cuts are not a program. This program has created so much opportunity for individuals who wouldn't otherwise have had it. Good luck all. Maybe I will see some of you.